blue : treatment instructions : vein removal

Before Treatment

•  Remove all make-up & moisturizers from the treatment site.

•  Avoid Flying for 48 hours after the treatment.

•  You should not be pregnant or breastfeeding to receive treatment.

•  When treating facial telangiectasia near the mouth, rolled-up
    gauze can be placed between the lips and teeth to protect the
    teeth from discomfort.

•  Do not treat over areas with tattoos.

•  Apply ice or chilled gel-packs prior to treatment to increase
    comfort and provide increased epidermal protection.

•  Avoid aspirin or other blood thinning drugs (vitamin E, Gingo
    Biloba), ibuprofen, or arthritis medication for two days before
    and after treatment.

•  Avoid alcohol and do not smoke for two days before and after treatment.

•  To avoid discomfort do not shave legs the day of your appointment.

•  Do not apply lotions to legs before appointment.

•  Eat a light meal/snack one hour before treatment.

•  Bring loose fitting shorts/pants to wear after treatment.

•  If you develop a fever or other illness before your appointment
    you must reschedule.


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After Treatment

•  Ice, chilled gel-packs or chilled hydro-gel pads may be applied
    post treatment to increase patient comfort and provide increased
    epidermal protection.

•  The veins may have an urticarial reaction after treatment. This is
    common and will diminish more quickly with the application of a
    mild-potency topical corticosteroid.

•  Portions of larger vessels will sometimes darken and become stiff
    and painful for an extended period after a treatment. The dark
    coagulum can be removed at 1 to 2 weeks following the treatment
    by nicking the vessel with a needle or blade and applying pressure
    to force out the coagulum.

•  For larger leg veins, some physicians say the use of compression
    stockings (30-40 mm Hg Pressure) for up to five days after treatment
    may increase patient comfort and help reduce bruising.

•  If crusting occurs, an antibiotic ointment or lubricating cream may
    be recommended.

•  Post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation is a common response (especially
    with darker skin types) to vascular laser treatments and tends to resolve
    over time.

•  Immediately upon leaving the office go for a brisk 15-minute walk.

•  You may resume your normal daily activities immediately, but avoid
    strenuous aerobic exercise until further advised.

•  You are encouraged to wear your compression stockings as much as
    you can following your Sclerotherapy treatment. The more you wear
    your stockings, the better your Sclerotherapy results. You may remove
    your stockings to wash them, but while they are being washed, keep
    your legs elevated as much as possible.

•  Take Extra Strength Tylenol for pain. AVOID ASPIRIN, ADVIL, OR
    IBUPROFEN. These tend to thin blood and can lead to excessive bruising.

•  Call if you experience any severe reactions such as profound pain,
    intense itching, redness or fever.

•  Avoid hot conditions such as saunas, Jacuzzis, or hot showers for
    7-10 days after treatment. 

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Follow Up

•  The recommended time interval between treatments is 4-6 weeks,
    depending on the rate of clearance following each treatment.
    Larger reticular vessels can take three months to resolve and
    should not be re-treated before then.

•  Consistent repeated treatments will produce best resolution of leg veins.

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For more information, contact Blue at 888.955.BLUE or info@bluespa.com